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FIX: VPN not working with Airtel Broadband

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Several Airtel Broadband users have complained about a network connection issue when trying to connect over aVPN.

It seems that the VPN is not working on Airtel Broadband at all.

Here’s an example claiming that the IndianISPblocks virtual private network connections:

I took one broadband connection on 24th may 2017.Internet is working fine for me. The issue i am facing from 24th may 2017 with SR : 82813214 is:1>couldn’t login throughVPNapplicationto reach my office network through this internet connection.2>Its working fine when i am trying with airtel 4g dongle and airtel postpaid sim.3>It also working fine in one of my collegue working with me in same company.

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How do I fix VPN not working with Airtel Broadband?

How do I fix VPN not working with Airtel Broadband?

Reset your router

Create a port trigger on your router

Setting upport forwarding modeat the router level has been proven effective on Airtel’s old Beetel modem (BXI 450).

But you can also try it on newer routers to see if it works.

Use a reliable VPN

It’s critical to use a VPN that works well with Airtel Broadband. You should avoid using free VPN because they aren’t reliable.

We suggest opting forPrivate Internet Access (PIA). It’s a trustworthy VPN service that you can set up on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.

You can also set up PIA at the router level since it has OpenVPN manual configuration mode. If your router doesn’t support VPN client mode, you could get a second router that does and use a bridge-mode configuration.

And, if you’re thinking of configuring your home network to accept VPN connections, you can do this with PIA, too, because it supports native port forwarding.

More about PIA:

Private Internet Access

Conclusion

To sum up, if your VPN connection isn’t working on Airtel Broadband, you can try resetting your router and setting up port triggering.

However, a better solution is to turn to a premium VPN client like Private Internet Access (buy here).

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Elena Constantinescu

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Elena started writing professionally in 2010 and hasn’t stopped exploring the tech world since. With a firm grasp of software reviewing and content editing, she is always trying new things to improve her skill set.

Once in a blue moon, she steps aside from the desk to play with her bunny and to water her probably dead plants.

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Elena started writing professionally in 2010 and hasn’t stopped exploring the tech world since. She’s a software reviewer and content editor.